UPDATE: Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio left Game 3 of the National League Championship Series in dramatic fashion, aggravating his right hamstring during the seventh inning on October 5, 2023. Chourio, the team’s leadoff hitter, exited mid-at-bat, raising immediate concerns about his health and the Brewers’ playoff chances.
In a tense moment, Chourio fouled off a pitch from Blake Treinen and immediately grabbed his right hamstring, a recurring issue that had already sidelined him earlier in the postseason. After a brief examination from the athletic trainer, Chourio struggled to put weight on his right leg, hopping off the field on his left leg. His replacement, Blake Perkins, struck out, leaving the Brewers trailing by a score of 3-1 in a crucial Game 3, as they fought to recover from a 2-0 series deficit.
Chourio, just 21 years old, had recently declared his hamstring to be nearly 100% after a scare in Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on October 4, where he exited early. Remarkably, he bounced back to hit a home run and drive in three runs in Game 2. His performance had been vital for the Brewers, especially after launching a leadoff home run in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers’ starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who silenced the Brewers’ offense thereafter.
Chourio, who signed an impressive eight-year, $82 million contract before his major league debut, posted a solid season with a batting average of .270, 21 home runs, and 78 RBIs, proving to be a significant asset for the team.
The Brewers’ hopes now hinge on the status of Chourio, with fans anxiously awaiting updates on his condition. As the series progresses, the impact of this injury could resonate deeply, affecting the team’s strategy and morale moving forward.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
